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    MediFind found 1003 doctor with experience in Empyema near Iowa, US. Of these, 863 are Experienced, 135 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    1,003 providers found
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Distinguished in Empyema

      ENT Clinic Of Iowa P.C.

      2600 Westown Parkway, Suite 360, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Hoisington is an Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hoisington is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Hoisington is currently accepting new patients.

      Matthew Morgan
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne Clive ENT Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
      Clive, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Matthew Morgan is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Morgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Laryngitis, Sialadenitis, and Myringotomy.

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      Gregory Halbur
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Counselor
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine | Counselor

      UnityPoint Health

      3520 Singing Hills Blvd, 
      Sioux City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Halbur is a primary care provider, practicing in Counselor and Family Medicine in Sioux City, Iowa. Dr. Halbur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Cellulitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Endoscopy.

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      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine

      State University Of Iowa

      200 Hawkins Dr, 
      Iowa City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Spyridon Fortis is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Fortis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Bronchitis, Lung Metastases, and Myringotomy. Dr. Fortis is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Iowa Ent Center PLLC

      105 Valley W Dr, Suite 100, 
      West Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Timothy Simplot is an Otolaryngologist in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Simplot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, and Ozena. Dr. Simplot is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      Spencer Municipal Hospital

      920 Grand Ave, 
      Spencer, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joshua Espelund is an Otolaryngologist in Spencer, Iowa. Dr. Espelund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Familial Deafness. Dr. Espelund is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      Covenant Medical Center Inc

      226 Bluebell Rd, 
      Cedar Falls, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Tarr is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Dr. Tarr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Lymphangitis, Sinusitis, and Empyema. Dr. Tarr is currently accepting new patients.

      Kelly Pomerenke
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      UnityPoint Health

      240 North Rerick Ave, P.O. Box 477, 
      Primghar, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kelly Pomerenke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Primghar, Iowa. Dr. Pomerenke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

      Illa Chandani
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Illa Chandani is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Chandani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Empyema, Sinusitis, and High Cholesterol.

      Ashley Bauer
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne Clive ENT Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
      Clive, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ashley Bauer is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Bauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Empyema, TMJ Disorders, and Balloon Sinuplasty.

      Steven Strang
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Steven Strang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Strang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Corey Mineck
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne Clive ENT Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
      Clive, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Corey Mineck is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Mineck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, DFNB1, and Otitis.

      Jonathan Smith
      Advanced in Empyema
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonary Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Smith is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma in Children, and Asthma.

      Marshall Greiman
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne Clive ENT Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
      Clive, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Marshall Greiman is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Greiman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Laryngitis, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, Short Philtrum, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Laryngectomy.

      Jeffrey Smit
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne Clive ENT Care

      1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 230, 
      Clive, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Smit is an Otolaryngologist in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Smit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Hemifacial Hyperplasia Strabismus, and DFNB1.

      Brian Sankey
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Waterloo Family Medicine

      2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 210, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Brian Sankey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Lung Metastases.

      Mary S. Pruzinsky
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

      MercyOne Waterloo ENT/Audiology Care

      2710 St. Francis Drive, Suite 411, 
      Waterloo, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mary Pruzinsky is an Otolaryngologist and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Waterloo, Iowa. Dr. Pruzinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Tonsil Stones, Perichondritis, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Low Nasal Bridge.

      John Boedeker
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Forest Park Family Medicine

      1010 4th Street Southwest, Suite 120, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Boedeker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Boedeker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Otitis.

      Libby Naeve
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Empyema
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Pleasant Hill Family Medicine

      5900 East University Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pleasant Hill, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Libby Naeve is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Dr. Naeve is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Acute Cystitis, Tracheitis, and Necrosis.

      Henry Diggelmann
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology
      Advanced in Empyema
      Otolaryngology

      MercyOne North Iowa Ear, Nose, Throat And Allergy

      250 South Crescent Drive, Suite 102, 
      Mason City, IA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Henry Diggelmann is an Otolaryngologist in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Diggelmann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Ear Cancer, Cholesteatoma, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Empyema?

      Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).

      When should I see an Empyema doctor in Iowa, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Empyema doctor in Iowa, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Empyema doctors in Iowa, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Empyema doctors in Iowa, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Empyema doctor in Iowa, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Empyema doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Empyema doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Empyema doctor in Iowa, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Empyema doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Empyema doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Empyema doctors in Iowa, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Empyema doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Empyema doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Empyema doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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